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Topic Review (Newest First)

12-04-2012 10:22 PM

vodoc

The moss is starting to grow as well as the reeds.

Good evening =)

Vx

12-02-2012 08:07 AM

Acro

Very cool, good ideas!
Can't wait to see it when it's mature with reeds coming out the top!

12-01-2012 02:20 PM

vodoc

Thanks =)

I'm going to put that "blurry" film to the back of the tank so the background will look like shadows.

Once I get my new lights it will be an open top tank so I'll let the reeds grow all they want. ^^

The tank was setup the 31 of July and the moss was added the 1rst of November.
Some of the moss is adapting slowly, growing differently. I noticed that often the points will go black then start growing differently after that spot. all the moss on the left side seems to be doing better but it's only been a week since trimming so we'll see. =)

11-28-2012 10:02 PM

lochaber

It looks nice so far. How long has it been set up, and have you noticed any new growth yet?

11-28-2012 01:07 PM

vodoc

Well yes they are the scientific names because the common names get mixed up way too often (look at what happens with java and x-mas moss -.-) and it's probably different where you live than here or anywhere else...

11-28-2012 12:58 PM

sunyang730

Is there a common name for these moss? LOL It seems to me that they are all scientific names.

11-28-2012 12:37 PM

vodoc

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunyang730

what kind of moss are these? Java?

No, here's a list of the moss I have in here:

Plagiomnium undulatum (Hedw.) T.Kop.

Plagiochila

Dicranum scoparium Hedw.

Hypnum Imponens

Polytrichum formosum

I think that's about it... but no java ^^

11-26-2012 04:47 PM

sunyang730

what kind of moss are these? Java?

11-26-2012 03:07 PM

vodoc

Update pic:

11-22-2012 07:16 PM

vodoc

Yes, I want the moss to look like hills and by trimming them, I'm hoping that they will grow back thicker and more even. The vall. at the back with get thicker and cover the background towards the center of the tank but I'll leave a gap like a path lined with that "bamboo" like marsh plant.

11-22-2012 06:28 PM

Couesfanatic

Looks good. Are you trying to trim hills in the moss? Whats the plan with the moss, just keep it low?

11-22-2012 04:49 PM

vodoc

Moss trimming

Hey
Here's an update vid of the 350 liter tank.
Moss grows in three environments: on land (dry), in humid conditions and submerged.
What I'm experimenting with is getting moss from humid environments to grow submerged.
Hopefully, it will grow back nice and evenly... =)